Kaunas travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kaunas
With a population of 374,643, Kaunas is the largest city in Kaunas County, Lithuania by the number of inhabitants.
When to visit Kaunas
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kaunas in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kaunas, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Kaunas
Plane
When flying to Kaunas, you’ll arrive at Kaunas (KUN), which is located 13 km from the city centre.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Kaunas. From Berlin, the bus ride to Kaunas takes 1328 km and will cost you around $174. From Vienna, the ticket costs about $256 for a journey of 1666 km. The most popular bus station is Kaunas Circle K Greitkelis, located 6 km from the city centre of Kaunas. Kaunas Šilainių poliklinika is also a commonly used station, and is 3.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Kaunas
Where to stay in Kaunas
Average rates range from around $92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $112 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kaunas
Most booked hotels in Kaunas
Hiring a car in Kaunas
Expect to pay $2.80 per litre in Kaunas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.54 and $44.71. The most frequently booked car type in Kaunas is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Passat or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.